IUGA Holds First Virtual Regional Symposium
IUGA held its first virtual IUGA Regional Symposium on August 26-27, 2021. This event was planned and executed in collaboration with the Thai Urogynecologist Society (TUGS). The IUGA Education Committee and the Local Organizing Committee worked seamlessly together to create a well-rounded and engaging program.
By all accounts, this first virtual Regional Symposium was a great success! More than 250 practitioners representing 45 countries attended this 2-day event focused on pelvic floor disorders. Attendees included physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists, and fellows with specialties in obstetrics, gynecology, and urogynecology.
In addition to speakers from Thailand and South-East Asia, the program included six international speakers: Jorge Milhem Haddad (Brazil), Jennifer King (Australia), S. Abbas Shobeiri (USA), Paul Moran (UK), Shilpa Iyer (USA), and Cristiane Carboni (Brazil). All sessions consisted of pre-recorded presentations from the faculty members followed by a live and interactive Q&A discussion.
We wish to express our gratitude to the following companies and individuals who supported the meeting:
- Gold Sponsor: Mindray
- Supporting companies: Astellas Pharma (Thailand) Co., Ltd.; BK Medical; Lasermed
- Local Organizing Committee: Jittima Manonai (Chair), Komkrit Aimjirakul, Kreaingsak Sirisakpanich, Orawee Chinthakanan, Pattaya Hengrasmee, Rujira Wattanayingcharoenchai, and Varisara Chantarasorn
We especially recognize Jittima Manonai, Chair of the Local Organizing Committee, for her tireless efforts in coordinating and promoting this Regional Symposium.